Explore the Family Name Hettich
The meaning of Hettich
German: from Hattich, a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name with the first element hadu ‘battle, strife’. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Frieda, Gottlieb, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Hettich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hettich has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hettich was ranked 29,390th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,587th - a change of -7.48 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also declined over this decade, from 758 people to 732, representing a -3.43 percent change. The proportion of people named Hettich per 100,000 residents also decreased by -10.71 percent, moving from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #31,587 | -7.48% |
| Count | 758 | 732 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hettich
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Hettich experienced shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnic category for this surname was White, at 93.54 percent, which slightly decreased to 92.49 percent in 2010. The percentage of Hettich's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw an increase, with Asian/Pacific Islanders increasing from 1.06 percent to 1.91 percent, and those with two or more races rising from 1.19 percent to 3.01 percent. However, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native Hettichs declined significantly from 3.03 percent to 1.23 percent. There were no reported instances of Black or Hispanic individuals with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 92.49% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 3.01% | 152.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.91% | 80.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.03% | 1.23% | -59.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |